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Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Graphic Design Manager EMEA (76921)
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Graphic Design Manager Haddenham The individual reports directly to EMEA Innovation Director. EMEA Graphic Design Manager is a key partner working collaboratively with marketing teams and business leaders as EMEA's dedicated design resource, and is responsible for overseeing design briefs, working with external agencies, and creating consumer graphics in line with marketing strategy. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: * Consult with internal business and across multiple countries in EMEA to develop, design and lead design initiatives, bringing thought leadership to the marketing teams. * Lead the graphic process from creative concept to print, working with internal and external partners and the production print team. * Ensure alignment and compliance with strategic marketing objectives and act as guardian of the brand, while also working with agencies. * Set standards for designers, photographers, illustrators, food stylists, printers, engravers, to ensure every package meets consistent high quality and visual appeal, whilst achieving marketing's objectives. * Ensure all packaging developed is compliant with regulations, with all the correct on pack information, and build print- ready artwork files for repro house * Supporting the team ensuring all countries graphic design requirements are coordinated and collated for the budget year and costed. * Negotiations with agencies, photographers, preparing written directives to prepress and design houses for small to medium sized projects. CANDIDATE PROFILE: * BA in Graphic Design or equivalent. * Very solid graphic design experience preferably obtained working for a multinational agency. * Experience also in broader design such as shopper marketing initiatives, leaflets, presentation materials etc. would be an asset. * Experienced in project management and cross-functional collaboration. * Proven ability to prepare and oversee photoshoots. * Innovative and familiar with consumer food trends, industry, stays current with design agencies, design trends, sustainability in packaging and design. * Good presentation skills, able to sell ideas, inspire and get alignment. * Good general technical understanding of design to print process to get best result. * Must be proficient in newest software to accommodate all types of files from agencies and Own Labels. * Tools knowledge: Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop. * English language essential, French and Polish a welcome advantage.